Man United opts to keep ten Hag after summer review

In October 2024, Manchester United, based in England, faced a challenging start to the Premier League season, sitting 14th with just eight points from their first seven games. The club's management, led by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford, conducted a review of Erik ten Hag's performance following their FA Cup victory. Despite his previous successes, Ten Hag's position became precarious due to a series of poor results, including being winless in their last five matches across all competitions. As part of their search for a potential replacement, United reached out to Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness, who had led his team to a commendable second-place finish in the Bundesliga. However, Hoeness turned down the opportunity, feeling that his work in Germany was not yet complete. This rejection highlighted the challenges United faced in finding a suitable successor for Ten Hag. The club also considered other candidates, including Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi, indicating a broader search for managerial talent. The situation was further complicated by the lack of clarity regarding Ten Hag's future, as discussions continued among United officials without any official announcements. As Ten Hag prepared for the upcoming match against Brentford, the pressure mounted, and speculation about his potential dismissal grew, with names like Edin Terzic and Ruud van Nistelrooy emerging as possible interim solutions should the need arise.